Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsr400 vs Kawasaki Z900. Suzuki Gsr400: 55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec) hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsr400
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 12,000 rpm (Note: best estimate; exact figures vary by market spec)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (Note: best estimate)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsr400
7.5/10
"A rewarding, rev-hungry gem if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Rev-happy GSX-R derived engine
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Comfortable naked riding position
Cons
−Parts scarce outside Japan
−Regulator-rectifier failures common
−Many examples imported, unknown history
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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